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The Canals of Britain: A Complete Guide

The Canals of Britain: A Complete Guide

by StuartFisher (Author)

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    Paperback 2009

    $3.37
Synopsis

Canals of Britain is a comprehensive and absorbing survey of the entire canal network of the British Isles - the first of its kind. It provides a fascinating insight into the linked up waterways as well as the isolated cuts and quiet waters which may not be fully navigable by larger craft. Infinitely varied, it passes picturesque open countryside, wild moorland, coastal harbours, historic industrial buildings, modern city centres, canalside public houses and abundant wildlife. Stuart Fisher looks at every aspect of the canals - their construction, rich history, stunning scenery, heritage, incredible engineering, impressive architecture and even their associated folklore, wildlife and art. Enticing photographs give a flavour of each place and places of interest close to the canals are included. For those who are keen to explore that little bit further, taking smaller boats to points beyond which others usually turn back, there is information on little-known parts of the system, offering a new insight into this country's unique, surprising and beautiful canal network. Attractive, inspiring and foremost a practical guide, this will be popular with all canal enthusiasts and boaters wanting to get the most out of Britain's canals.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 304
 Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 01 Apr 2009
ISBN 10: 1408105179
ISBN 13: 9781408105177
Book Overview: The first complete guide to the entire British canal system - the popular waterways as well as the lesser known cuts. Colour photographs and maps throughout. Fascinating text, relating the construction, history, heritage, engineering, architecture, scenery, wildlife, folklore, art and attractions of the canals. A treasure trove of knowledge for walkers, cyclists, boaters, holidaymakers and historians.

Media Reviews
A comprehensive and absorbing survey of the entire canal network of the British Isles - the first of it's kind. Yachting Life (01/04/09) This is a book to be treasured and revisited like an old friend. Canoeist (April 2009) A lovingly complied companion to lazy days gliding through these watery avenues... a must for anyone interested in our canals. Countryfile Magazine (July 2009) ' A comprehensive and and absorbing survey of the enrie canal network of the British Isles ' Canals & Rivers (June 2009) Anyone with an interest in Britain's canals, as well as those who travel them by boat, will find this an attractive and engaging addition to the coffee-table. Yachting & Boating World (April 2009) 'The text could be in Cyrillic script and you wouldn't feel short-changed. The book is lovely. Try to get someone to buy it for you, because it probably isn't going to turn up in the second-hand book section behind the Town Hall in the near future.' Berkhamsted Living (Spring 2010) 'There's a sense of easy pace that suits the book ideally to its subject. You can imagine reading it while sprawled on a narrowboat making leisurely progress along the canal.' Tring Living (Spring 2010)
Author Bio
As the Editor of Canoeist magazine, Stuart Fisher has written monthly guides to the canals and waterways of Britain for many years, always researched from the water, and sometimes using a kayak to reach abandoned or isolated navigations. In this book he passes on this unique fund of knowledge.